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Southern Union State Community College is a public, two-year college located in Wadley, Alabama. The college was established on August 12, 1993. It started with a batch of only 51 students in a single building. Southern Union State Community College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in several areas of study like education, technical and health science. The college operates the following campuses:
Southern Union State Community College fields men’s and women’s sports teams in baseball, basketball, volleyball and cross country. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations as well.
Southern Union State Community College is in Wadley, AL. Wadley is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Southern Union State Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Southern Union State Community College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,936 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Southern Union State Community College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Union State Community College
750 Roberts St
Wadley, AL 36276
General Phone: (256) 395-2211
http://www.suscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 265 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 107 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, home health aide |
| Medical Support and Technology | 48 | radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 48 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding, machine shop assistant, upholsterer, cabinetmaking |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | massage therapy |
| Office and Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | drafting |
| Business and Management | 10 | business |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | child care management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | fire services administration |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Union State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 434 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 94 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Union State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,936 students (4,328 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 85% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| State unknown | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Southern Union State Community College offers campus housing for 460 of its 4,328 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wadley, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,454 |
| Room and board | $ 4,000 |
| Room charge | $ 1,160 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,025 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Union State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 104000)
Southern Union State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 34 | $51,802 | 54 | $51,678 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $51,802 | 54 | $51,678 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 61 | 128 |
| Basketball | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Track | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 37 | 37 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Union State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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